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23Nov By source belowNo Comments
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Graeme Swann helping group of England spinners ahead of India tour | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Having previously experienced success as a cricketer, Graeme Swann is now taking on the role of mentoring a group of young England spinners. These promising talents are set to participate in a 'Shadow Tour' of India next month, with the possibility of a few making it to the senior team for the upcoming five-Test series scheduled to start on January 25.Swann, an off-spinner, played a significant role in England's historic 2-1 series victory against India in 2012-13 for the Anthony de Mello Trophy, claiming 20 wickets alongside Monty Panesar.This win marked a rare achievement for England, as they had previously won a Test series in India in 1984-85, ending a 27-year drought.Presently, Swann has resumed his role as a spin bowling consultant during an England Lions' camp in the U...
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21Nov By source belowNo Comments
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West Indies include two uncapped players in ODI squad to face England | Cricket News – Times of India

Uncapped all-rounders Sherfane Rutherford and Matthew Forde have been included in West Indies' 15-man squad for the upcoming three-match one-day international series against England in December. The squad announcement on Monday also featured the return of seasoned wicketkeeper-batsman Shane Dowrich, who last played an ODI in 2019, and opener Kjorn Ottley, with two ODIs under his belt from January 2021.Shai Hope will continue to lead the team, while Alzarri Joseph has been appointed as the new vice-captain. Notably, the squad will miss the experience of Nicholas Pooran, who is focusing on T20 franchise commitments, and Jason Holder, prioritizing Test cricket and T20 formats.Batting all-rounder Sherfane Rutherford, 25, representing Guyana, and 21-year-old fast bowling all-rounder Matthew ...
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14Nov By source belowNo Comments
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India vs New Zealand: Football legend David Beckham likely to attend the first semi-final at Wankhede Stadium | Cricket News – Times of India

The first semi-final of the ICC World Cup between India and New Zealand on Wednesday is likely to be graced by the presence of former England footballer and legend David Beckham.Beckham is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and is presently in India for a short visit. UNICEF and the International Cricket Council had joined hands as global partners for the ongoing World Cup in India. The match will be held at the iconic Wankhede Stadium and is expected to be attended by a host of celebrities. India qualified for the semi-finals without losing any of their nine league matches, while New Zealand had to rely on a win over Sri Lanka in their last league match to book a seat in the semis. The second semi-final, which will be held at Kolkata's Eden Gardens on Nov 16, will see five-time champions Aus...
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12Nov By source belowNo Comments
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‘I’m done’: England’s David Willey confident in retirement decision | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England fast bowler David Willey expressed confidence in his decision to retire from international cricket after playing a crucial role in England's 93-run victory over Pakistan in their last group game at the World Cup in Kolkata.Willey, a left-arm seamer, announced his retirement during the tournament, citing his exclusion from the central contract list as a major factor in his decision.In his final game for England, he claimed 3-56, reaching 100 wickets in his 73rd One Day International (ODI) as England successfully defended their total of 337-9 by bowling out Pakistan for 244."I'm very confident in my decision that today was my last game of cricket for England," said Willey after the match. "Do I want to go to the Caribbean (for an ODI series in December) and run drinks a...
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11Nov By source belowNo Comments
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World Cup: Babar Azam, Jos Buttler and their crown of thorns | Cricket News – Times of India

KOLKATA: Captains Babar Azam and Jos Buttler are in a soup. Bombarded with questions on their captaincy, both are going the extra mile to defend their rights to hold on to the coveted job."Right now we are only focusing on tomorrow's game," Babar, the Pakistancaptain, said on Friday, a little irked at being asked to clarify his position on captaincy over and over again."We will think of other things later, after we return home."Buttler was more forthright a day earlier in admitting that he does want to stay on as the England skipper, despite their rather shoddy show in the World Cup "Yeah, I'd like to," he told reporters in Pune, when confronted with the question. Of course, there will be conversations on this front.The duo will go out for the toss at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday, ...
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10Nov By source belowNo Comments
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‘If Fakhar Zaman bats 20-30 overs…’: Babar Azam has plans in place as Pakistan chase improbable semis dream | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Under-fire skipper Babar Azam hasn’t thrown the towel in yet as he has plans in place as Pakistan chase ODI World Cup semi-final dream when they take on England in their last league match in Kolkata on Saturday.Pakistan have a daunting task at their hands as they need to defeat the already-eliminated defending champions England by at least 287 runs to knock out New Zealand as the fourth and last semi-finalist on net run rate.Babar remains optimistic and has emphasised that his team has not given up hope of securing victory over England, despite the substantial margin required."It's not like this matter is not in the back of the mind. It's in our mind and we will try to do it," said Babar at the pre-match presser on Friday."But we can't just go in and start firing blindly - we...
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10Nov By source belowNo Comments
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Dawid Malan gives two reasons for England’s disastrous World Cup title defence ahead of Pakistan clash

As the curtains fall on England’s disastrous World Cup campaign with the defending champions not even reaching the semis this time, opener Dawid Malan was asked to divulge three reasons for their elimination. The man who once described himself as “I am moody, grumpy and like to sit by myself at cinema” couldn’t hold back his laughter at the question. Follow all the action from the Cricket World Cup 2023 on our special World Cup section. You can also find the latest stats, like the top scorer and the highest wicket-taker of the current edition, upcoming World Cup fixtures and the points table on the site. “Three reasons? (laughs) Gosh! Not enough runs, not enough wickets and whatever else. I think that has been the most disappointing thing for us. A lot of our players have had a lot of...
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10Nov By source belowNo Comments
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‘It is easy to give advice on TV’: Babar Azam denies Pakistan captaincy has affected his form at World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam dismisses the notion that the responsibilities of captaincy have affected his batting performance at the World Cup. Unfazed by uncertainties about retaining the captaincy after the tournament, he remains focused on the immediate task at hand.Pakistan, the 1992 champions, currently stand fifth in the points table and face a daunting challenge to reach the semi-finals in their last group match against England, who have already been eliminated.To secure a spot in the knockout stage, Pakistan not only need to match New Zealand's five wins from nine matches but also significantly improve their net run-rate.In the final group game against England, if Pakistan bat first, they must defeat England by at least 287 runs to surpass New Zealand in net run-rate....
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10Nov By source belowNo Comments
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Lock England dressing room, get them timed out: Wasim Akram’s hilarious take on Pakistan’s semi-final chances | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: New Zealand have virtually knocked both Afghanistan and Pakistan out of the race to the ICC World Cup semi-finals, leaving the two teams only mathematically alive after Sri Lanka proved to be no match for the Kiwis in their last league fixture in Bengaluru on Thursday. New Zealand moved to 10 points with a five-wicket win over the Lankans, but more importantly boosted their net run rate (NRR) to the point that it's almost impossible for Pakistan and Afghanistan to catch up even if they also get to 10 points by winning their respective last round-robin matches.Pakistan are now left with an almost impossible task of beating England by a minimum 280 runs (the exact margin of runs to be re-calculated if Pakistan bat first) or chasing down whatever target they are given in under f...
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9Nov By source belowNo Comments
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Playing India would be challenging if New Zealand are fortunate to secure a semis berth: Kane Williamson | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: New Zealand's captain, Kane Williamson, expressed on Thursday that facing hosts India in the semifinals would be a challenging prospect if his team is fortunate enough to secure a place in the World Cup semis.Following their five-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in their final league stage match in Bengaluru, the Kiwis' path to the semifinals appears secure.Barring significant wins for Pakistan and Afghanistan against England and South Africa, respectively, New Zealand seem poised to secure the last available semi-final berth in the World Cup.In pursuit of 172 for victory, New Zealand successfully chased down the target in 23.2 overs, significantly bolstering their net run rate. This outcome leaves both Pakistan and Afghanistan facing a substantial challenge to secure the rem...
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8Nov By source belowNo Comments
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‘Happy to get back to winning more than getting a ton’: Ben Stokes after England beat Netherlands | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ben Stokes' maiden World Cup century set up England's 160-run victory over the Netherlands in Pune on Wednesday, lifting the faltering champions off the bottom of the table.The victory snapped a five-game losing streak for England, who had long since been out of semi-final contention.However, only their second win of the 10-team event kept England's prospects of finishing in the top eight and qualifying for the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan alive.England were 192-6 following yet another batting collapse before Stokes' 108 and 51 from fellow all-rounder Chris Woakes propelled them to 339-9 in 50 overs.The Netherlands were never in it, crumbling to 179 all out in 38 overs, with Woakes and David Willey striking with the new ball before spinners Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid each...
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8Nov By source belowNo Comments
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‘Inconsistent’ Babar Azam toils hard at nets; Shadab Khan set for return | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's preparations for the crucial World Cup match against England in Kolkata showcased the team's focused training session. All-rounder Shadab Khan, recuperating from a concussion, appeared geared for a comeback. The team's skipper, Babar Azam, sought to make a significant impact in the tournament.After a two-day break in Kolkata, the Pakistani squad engaged in an extensive three-hour net session, emphasising all facets of the game.Shadab resumed bowling for the first time since his sidelining due to concussion after an awkward fall during the match against South Africa. This injury had forced him to be replaced by rookie leg-spinner Usama Mir.Consequently, Shadab missed the subsequent matches against Bangladesh and New Zealand. His return to training saw him bowling wi...
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8Nov By source belowNo Comments
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Watch: Joe Root’s bizarre dismissal against Netherlands in Pune | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Any big tournament is known for the knocks, catches and wickets and one such bizarre dismissal took place on Wednesday when England batter Joe Root was knocked over by the Netherlands fast bowler Logan van Beek in the World Cup match in Pune.The incident occurred in the 21st over of the innings when Root got nutmegged in an attempt to play a cheeky reverse hit.It was a length delivery by van Beek and Root got himself into an awkward position while trying to hit it over third man. He failed to make any contact with the ball, which didn't bounce as much as he expected, as it went between Root's legs to crash onto the stumps.Van Beek was brought back into the attack by the Dutch skipper Scott Edwards after the 20th over after he conceded 45 runs off four overs in his first spell...
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7Nov By source belowNo Comments
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Battle for the wooden-spoon? Not really as England and the Netherlands chase something big

England’s players at a training session ahead of their ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 match against the Netherlands at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune in India on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. | Photo Credit: B. JOTHI RAMALINGAM The title defence is history while the Champions Trophy is a mystery. In a bid to convert the mystery into reality, Wednesday’s all-European clash between England and the Netherlands becomes a must-win affair for Jos Buttler and Co. In fact, the Champions Trophy 2025 qualification — wherein the top eight teams from the World Cup league standings will participate in — makes it an intense affair rather than a battle for the wooden spoon.Also read: England vs New Zealand | Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra’s tons leave England batteredEver since being...
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7Nov By source belowNo Comments
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We need to win well against Netherlands and Pakistan to qualify for Champions Trophy, says England’s fielding coach Hopkinson | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England, who are languishing at the bottom of the points table, are up against ninth-placed Netherlands in a crucial World Cup encounter on Wednesday as they are looking for a fresh start in the tournament.England, who face the Netherlands and Pakistan in their remaining matches, are now fighting for a top-eight finish to qualify for the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan.Netherlands, who are two points behind England, will also look to script history, to make the cut for Champions Trophy, by upstaging their opponent.England's fielding coach Carl Hopkinson clearly stated on Tuesday that first and foremost they need to win and win well in their upcoming games to make it to the Champions Trophy."I think first and foremost we have to think about what's coming tomorrow. I think an...
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7Nov By source belowNo Comments
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World Cup: England aim to salvage pride and Champions Trophy spot against Netherlands – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England, having seen their title defence dreams shattered, now shift their focus to restoring their pride and securing a place in the 2025 Champions Trophy as they face a determined Netherlands in the ongoing World Cup.England's campaign has been a disappointing one, with just one win from seven matches, which has left them at the bottom of the 10-team table.On the other hand, the Netherlands has performed relatively better, standing at the ninth position with two wins and four points.Both teams are already out of contention for a spot in the World Cup semifinals. England's 33-run loss to arch-rivals Australia was the final blow to their hopes, and the Dutch are also almost out of the race.However, the news that the top seven teams and hosts Pakistan will qualify for the 2025...
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2Nov By source belowNo Comments
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Australia’s Mitchell Marsh to miss World Cup clash with England for personal reasons | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australia will be without the services of all-rounder Mitchell Marsh in their highly anticipated World Cup clash against England this week. Cricket Australia announced on Thursday that Marsh has returned home to Perth due to personal reasons, and the timeline for his return to the squad remains uncertain.The absence of Marsh, a key contributor to the Australian team, has raised questions about whether a replacement player will be called up to the squad if his absence is prolonged.As of now, it remains unclear if such a decision will be made.The Australian cricket team, a five-time champion of the ICC Cricket World Cup, is set to face the defending champions, England, in a crucial encounter in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Subsequently, they have important pool stage matches against ...
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30Oct By source belowNo Comments
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‘Many congratulations for beating 3 former world champions’: Wishes pour in after Afghanistan stun Sri Lanka in ODI World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan continued their remarkable campaign at the 50-overs World Cup by securing a significant victory over the 1996 champions, Sri Lanka, winning by seven wickets in a thrilling encounter in Pune on Monday.The foundation for their third win in six matches was set by the Afghan bowlers, who restricted Sri Lanka to a below-par total of 241 runs in 49.3 overs.During their chase, three of Afghanistan's top five batters, including Hashmatullah Shahidi, displayed exceptional performances, each contributing with half-centuries.Their clinical performance allowed them to chase down the target in 45.2 overs, propelling them to the fifth position in the points table.Azmatullah Omarzai played a vital role, scoring 73 runs and sealing the victory with Shahidi contributing 58 runs fr...
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